How Do We Reason? - (Questions in Christian Philosophy) by Forrest E Baird (Paperback)

About the Book

How exactly does logic work? What makes some arguments valid and others not? What does a faithful use of logic look like? In this introduction to logic, philosopher Forrest Baird considers the basic building blocks of human reason, including types of arguments, fallacies, syllogisms, symbols, and proofs, all of which are demonstrated with exercises for students throughout.

Book Synopsis

How exactly does logic work? What makes some arguments valid and others not? What does a faithful use of logic look like? In this introduction to logic, philosopher Forrest Baird considers the basic building blocks of human reason, including types of arguments, fallacies, syllogisms, symbols, and proofs, all of which are demonstrated with exercises for students throughout.

Review Quotes

"How Do We Reason? is an informative, accessible, practical, and lucid guide to logical reasoning-a fresh and insightful resource for a new generation of thoughtful Christians."

"Chock full of real-life and timely examples, judiciously calibrated and measured in scope, this altogether student-friendly and accessible primer for learning-and learning well-the rudimentary principles of logic hits just the right note. An ideal choice for an introductory logic course, it can serve as at least a partial antidote to a cultural moment rife with strong emotion and unbridled passion but too often conspicuously deficient in intellectual rigor. Baird would make John Wesley proud! Warmly recommended."

About the Author

Forrest E. Baird (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is emeritus professor of philosophy at Whitworth University. He is the editor of the Philosophic Classics anthology, including Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Nineteenth-Century Philosophy, Twentieth-Century Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, and From Plato to Derrida.